Dr. Sarah Valentine is a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Valentine’s program of research focuses on the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in safety net hospital and community-based settings. She specializes in the use of community engagement to adapt and promote the sustainability of interventions in settings where marginalized groups receive their care.

Nuha Alshabani is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in culturally responsive and trauma-focused research, treatments, and assessments. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron (2022) and her predoctoral internship in Health Service Psychology at Denver Health Medical Center (2021-2022). Dr. Alshabani completed the Trauma in Context Fellowship at Boston Medical Center (2022-2023).

Nandini Agarwal is a Research Data Analyst in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center. She is public health professional specializing in biostatistics and epidemiology with a focus in mental health and substance use research. She has experience in program design, planning, monitoring in evaluation in India and the United States, primarily providing mental health services for marginalized and underserved communities. As a data analyst at the Department of Psychiatry she assists in program evaluation, mixed method research and data management for ongoing projects/programs. When not working, she loves to read fiction, play basketball and pet dogs!

Molly Becker is an advanced practicum student for the RESTORE Center. She has several years of clinical experience working with patients experiencing anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and chronic health conditions. At Suffolk University, where she attends the Clinical Psychology doctoral program, she researches reproductive trauma in marginalized women. She enjoys reading, drawing, and playing the piano in her free time.

Deanna Biddy is a Community Health Worker for the RESTORE Center and the Treatment for Antepartum PTSD Study (TAPS). She has a background in health coaching, health education, promotion, and as a birth doula. She uses these experiences to provide culturally informed, trauma-focused skills coaching, outreach, education, and resources to care for patients at RESTORE. She is committed to patients receiving equitable care. In her free time, she sings in Convivium Musicum, a choir for Renaissance music, and sings at various church services in the Boston area.

Gerson Borrero is a doctoral psychology practicum trainee at the RESTORE Center. He is passionate about providing culturally responsive treatment for folks who carry minoritized identities (particularly racial and ethnic identities, as well as minoritized sexual orientations and gender identities) who also present with trauma and mood (anxiety, depression) concerns.

Maria Fantozzi is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician for the Restore RESTORE Center and the Boston Services for Trauma and Resources for Families (STAR). She is a graduate of Boston College School of Social Work's Latinx Leadership Initiative.

Joselyn Gil is the Clinical Coordinator for the RESTORE Center, focusing on providing resources to patients, data management, clinical operations, and serving as a liaison between patients and staff. She graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Mathematics and Psychology with an interest in working with marginalized groups to improve their access to treatments. Joselyn has a background working in trauma-related settings and is dedicated to assisting patients receive the care they need. In her free time, Joselyn likes to sing, dance, and cook!

Lillian Gomes is a Cultural Broker and Community Health Worker for Boston STAR and the Treatment for Antepartum PTSD Study (TAPS). As a first-generation Cape Verdean American, Lillian’s background is rooted in her culture, communications, theatrical arts, social-emotional learning and youth engagement. These experiences have equipped her with the skills to provide equitable, culturally appropriate, trauma-based care and resources when supporting patients enrolled in Boston STAR. When Lillian is not at BMC, she is still in communication with her community as she continuously explores her home state of Massachusetts and beyond - or you can find her spending time with her massive family.

Iman Ibrahim is a Research Assistant Co-op for the RESTORE Center, where she focuses on the Oppression Based Stress Service Line, working on Reconnect, a Black mental health program, and the health equity pilot program. Her work is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes for marginalized groups. Iman is currently a third-year student at Northeastern University, pursuing a Bachelor's in Public Health with a minor in Data Science. She is passionate about addressing health disparities and contributing to the overall wellbeing of her community.

Ashley Jackson, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician and Boston STAR Trauma Specialist for Boston STAR and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at Boston Medical Center. She received her MSW with a focus on Mental Health from the University of Washington School of Social Work in Seattle, WA. Ashley has a background working with youth and families and is dedicated to challenging the stigma and misinformation of mental health in communities of color. She is passionate about providing culturally responsive and trauma informed care.

Anna Kancharla is one of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinicians working within the RESTORE Center. She specializes in helping patients struggling with PTSD and C-PTSD to target trauma specific goals in their recovery. Anna is clinically trained in multiple evidence-based approaches and is board certified in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She graduated from Boston College with a Master's of Social Work in 2022 and Harding School of Theology with a Master's of Divinity in 2014. When she is not working, Anna enjoys spending leisure time with her family and miniature dachshund, Rosie.

Liza A. Katz, LICSW is an outpatient behavioral health clinician at Boston Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry where she also serves as a supervisor to MHC and MSW interns. Liza is a psychodynamically trained, relational, and somatically oriented clinical social worker specializing in trauma informed therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. Liza completed her clinical training at Smith College School for Social Work and has practiced primarily in community-based settings in both rural and urban clinics.

Sophia Kozlowsky is a Practicum Student Clinician at the RESTORE Center and a third-year Clinical Psychology PhD student at Suffolk University. Sophia is dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based trauma-focused therapy to her adolescent and adult clients. Her research interests center around PTSD, Posttraumatic Growth, the long-term outcomes and growth of adults who experienced childhood trauma, and how Oppression- and discrimination-based stress interact with growth and adaptation.

Zoe Lee is a Research and Program Assistant Co-op for the RESTORE Center, supporting PTSD research and treatment among populations with experiences rooted in oppression, discrimination, and stress. Zoe is a third-year at Northeastern University working towards a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her work at RESTORE centers on research efforts and administrative assistance, including patient outreach, data collection, and administering assessment. Zoe is passionate about the mitigation of mental health disparities in low-income communities PTSD research and treatment.

Maura Lester is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist for the RESTORE Center. She received her Master's in Social Work from Boston College through the Latinx Leadership Initiative and is originally from Nicaragua.

Jessica McCaffery, LCSW, is an Adult Outpatient Therapist for the RESTORE Center. Jessica has experience working with populations including young adults, older adults, people experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, adults with cognitive disabilities, and families who have lost loved ones to community violence. Jessica's goal is to provide a space for patients to feel safe and heard, by practicing therapy through a trauma-informed lens.

Sushmita Oruganti is a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the Immigrant and Refugee Health Center and the RESTORE Center. Sushmita employs a psychodynamic and relational lens in clinical work. She also currently provides group therapy in addressing oppression-based and chronic traumatic stress. Her prior experience conducting neuropsychological assessments, providing therapy to adolescents and adults, and developing mental health programs for diverse, multicultural settings—including medical centers, peer groups, employee assistance programs, and assisted living facilities—has shaped her research interests. Outside of her clinical and research interests, she enjoys photography and immersing herself in artistic hobbies and activities.

Amanda Rodrigues is an Adult Outpatient Clinician for the RESTORE Center. Amanda cares about addressing the significant impacts trauma can have on a person's physical, mental, social and spiritual health. She is dedicated to identifying the impacts of trauma for each individual and collaborating with patients to choose a treatment plan that best suits their needs. She has had the fortunate privilege of working with people of many diverse experiences and identities, and deeply cares about exploring the additional impact of intersectional identities and oppression. Having dedicated a lot of time to her own healing journey, Amanda recognizes the courage required to share and explore painful experiences with a stranger.

Kalo Sokoto is a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow for the RESTORE Center and provides both Trauma focused clinical and research services. She did her predoctoral psychology training at Boston University's Center for Multicultural Psychology, the oldest Multicultural Psychology (CMTP) training program in the U.S. As an intersectional psychologist from Kenya, Kalo is familiar with the collective psycho-socio-cultural impact of imperialism and is an advocate for decolonizing psychology primarily through institutionalizing liberatory principles in psychology training, research and clinical practice. To this end, Kalo recently co-authored a manuscript on decolonized psychology training at CMTP to be published in the American Psychologist. She also currently co-facilitates a popular mental health support group for Haitian mothers at Boston Medical Center's Refugee Women's Health Clinic in response to the influx of Haitian immigrants fleeing political instability. After completing her post-doctoral training, Kalo hopes to obtain a faculty position where she will continue to collaborate in efforts towards decolonizing psychology, while mentoring the next generation of intersectional psychologists.

I am a first-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, CUNY as a salutatorian with a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology. During this time, I was a research assistant in a lab that was actively gathering data for studies primarily examining adolescent suicide ideation. I also worked as a research assistant for researchers outside the field of psychology (e.g. sociology). I then received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. While I was completing my course work, I was also a research assistant in a lab that primarily conducted efficacy research regarding Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT), a therapy package developed to treat distress disorders (e.g. MDD, GAD).

Elle J. Walters is a Program Assistant Co-op at the RESTORE Center, where she primarily focuses on supporting research efforts, contributing to studies, and advancing the lab's work in PTSD and measurement-based care. Her responsibilities include patient outreach, data collection, data management, and various other research tasks. Elle is currently a third-year student at Northeastern University, pursuing a BS in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She has a particular interest in victim support and mental health education, especially within marginalized communities and among young adult populations.

Chevaughn Wellington is a Psychiatry Resident at Boston Medical Center providing clinical care through the RESTORE Center. She is a first-generation physician of Jamaican descent. She hopes to become an expert in trauma care with the goal of facilitating healing for communities of color. She loves Black sitcoms, the arts, the beach, and tropical fruits!